https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:32:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-1968157 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:41:34 +0000 Jessikams 1968157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to have a couple of soft bras, without any padding or molding (maybe called a bralette?). These are comfy for light exercise or loungewear and I often sleep in them. They don’t make as nice of a silhouette as a regular bra does, but they look fine under several layers in winter. And I like how bright-colored ones look under floaty strappy summer tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-1968155 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:24:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1968155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t know how many I have. What I landed with here are a floral demi-cup with blue straps that are very stretched out and a magenta front-closure racerback. I recently bought a cream-colored one, just to be able to wear light-colored tops. </p> <p>I think you should definitely get the convertible, or a straight-up racerback. If you can find a front closure, in any style, go for that. The SA told me those are getting hard to find. I can’t understand why—they are so convenient, not to mention that they lie smoothly across your back.</p> <p>Cocolion, I have the opposite problem—generally need to lengthen the straps nearly all the way. I also have a fairly large rib cage and relatively small cup size—36 B. The SA told me this is unusual, as is the placement of my breast, a little further apart than most. I remember when I started on here, someone insisted that she knows sizes so well, she could tell from my pictures that I didn’t have a 36 band size. When I’m feeling generous, I think that was because she couldn’t tell from pix that I’m tall/generally large, and maybe the unusual bits mentioned above confused her too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364918 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:23:23 +0000 cheryl 364918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have three black: cotton, satin and one fancy one with silver sequins Four lace: a solid bright pink with a rosette, a peachy floral racerback, a purple floral and a turquoise and lime green floral. A blue floral satin and a grey full coverage. </p> <p>So 9 that i can think of and i find it odd to realize i have no white or nude...guess grey is my neutral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364901 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:05:03 +0000 Anonymous 364901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've recently changed size enough that I've had to replace all my bras, I've got 5..2 nude tee shirt, 1 black tee shirt, and one each black and nude strapless. I usually hand wash after each wearing so could get by with fewer. There's not much available in colors or lace in a 29 or 30 band in stores here and I've yet to try bra shopping on-lline </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364884 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:58:02 +0000 Kate 364884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, it's the elastic that needs the recovery time. Regardless of your cup size, it's getting stretched whenever you wear the bra. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364858 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:24:10 +0000 Mo 364858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm wondering about the 'rule' of not wearing a bra 2 days in a row. I'm a smaller busted gal and can't see how 10 hours of wear, then 14 hours in the drawer before the next 10 hours of wear can really matter? It's not like I stress the very structure of the garment with each wear lol. Maybe I'm missing something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364848 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:15:14 +0000 Jjsloane 364848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So they say you should not wear the same bra 2 days in a row, but you can wear them 3+ times each (in summer I can only go once or twice) I prefer nude because I wear a lot of white tops, but I have colors because those always go on sale. I do buy better quality bras because they last and wear better. After losing weight I have changed sizes again so I'm slowly rebuilding my stash. Would like to get to 5-7 day bras plus 2 sport bras and 1 strapless. I don't count my bra camis but should because I prefer them in summer.<br /> mrseccentric - I have that bra and LOVE it. I'm 34DDD/F. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364836 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:57:34 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 364836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Maya, for chiming in. It sounds like 5-7 would be a good starting point for me, and then adding "specialty" as the need arises. I will be sticking to neutrals mostly (black, nude, the occasional gray) with some textural interest (ribbons, lace, etc). Fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364805 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:13:32 +0000 Maya 364805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have about 12, including for sleep and lounging. I need lots of bra variety. Some work better under fitted tops, some better under volume, some under buttondowns, some under knits or wovens, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364804 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:05:32 +0000 Freckles 364804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never buy expensive merchandise since I stopped working but I have a more expensive bra in a cherry colour. I wasn't going to try it on as I thought it would show through light colours and maybe be weird under black. Well of course the exclusive store had all kinds of different weight and colour t's available to try on with your bra selections.</p> <p>This bra, besides being beautiful and fits me like no other doesn't show through anything except very sheer blouses I'd probably want to wear a cami under anyway.</p> <p>I only own one of this bra but it is the one I always take out of the drawer and make sure it is clean for any special event.</p> <p>The point of this blathering is to say sometimes life can surprise you and if I were going bra shopping again, not necessarily for a more expensive bra, I'd throw a couple of standard tops in my bag and check them out at the store (preferably also at the front window where there is daylight). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364801 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:40:45 +0000 elpgal 364801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If no one wants the Panaches, I'll take them off your hand. Is this the balconette or the plunge style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364610 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:07:31 +0000 CocoLion 364610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have at least 14 bras, and 3 new bras waiting in the wings. My splurge categories are premium denim and lingerie. I have bras from Natori, Calvin Klein, Simone Perele and Maidenform; these are my favorites. I have nudes, black, brown, pink, red, blue and cheetah. I have racerback bras, t-shirt bras, balconette, plunge bras and push-up bras. Oh and strapless too. I may have more than 14! I have several bras sitting in my drawers, barely worn, that didn't work out. Anyone need two Panache Superbras in size 32E?</p> <p>Sometimes I need to have the straps shortened because I am short from bust to neck. I wonder if others have this problem? I am 5'4" but I think parts of my torso are built like someone who is smaller than that. I hate falling down straps. I recently had 4" of straps removed from a bra. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364604 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:54:56 +0000 Dashrashi 364604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. I just did a big cull of all my old-size bras, so now I'm down to:</p> <p>--seamless plunge-ish/demi bra with wide-set straps for everyday: black, nude, and purple<br /> --same bra but full-coverage "t-shirt" styling with narrower-set straps: black and nude<br /> --va-va-voom push-up balconette: nude and red<br /> --plunge pushup: black lace<br /> --comfy pink one in my old size<br /> --gorgeous nude with black trim in my old size--very 40s--I just can't get rid of it!<br /> --non-molded seamed underwire: red lace<br /> --boring nude non-molded cup which might be slightly too big<br /> plus two sports bras and a strapless which is very meh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364598 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:47:37 +0000 Kate 364598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have black and gray and fun colors, but I didn't like having to match my bra to my top (or at least making sure that the bra color would work under my top). Now all of my bras are nude, which simplifies things. I have 3 everyday nude bras (but I only need 2), and 2 nude strapless bras. I started with one nude strapless bra, but in the summer I prefer to have two so that I can alternate bras and wear tank tops every day without my bra straps showing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364565 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:56:19 +0000 Mo 364565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I have about 7, not counting sports bras. 1 black racerback, 1 white racerback, 1 tan convertible, 1 blue watercolor print convertible, 1 nude strapless/convertible, 1 nude t-shirt bra, and 1 fun multi color polka dot print demi t-shirt bra. I wear the nudes 80% of the time. No lace or anything other than lightly lined t shirt construction for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364549 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:32:36 +0000 mrseccentric 364549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmmm....somewhere between 5 &amp; 7 seems like a good # so that they don't collapse from exhaustion in a couple of months, though i think that depends on your size and how strong the bra is. i tend toward a bunch of nudes (i wear a lot of light clothes and nudes look find under black tops as well). i like some full coverage with regular set straps and some with a little lower cut and wide set straps.</p> <p>i lean towards lacy bras and like to get some in subtle colors and patterns that 'pass' as nude under many blouses and tops, sounds as if you like the same! this one is pretty:</p> <p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/4xlv6t3" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/4xlv6t3</a></p> <p>i have to say these Fantasie bras with 3-piece cups and side support provide amazing support and are really comfy (i wear a 34DD). pretty, too!</p> <p>my mom just sews a piece of elastic onto her bra straps to 'convert' them to a racer back (not so her straps don't show, but so they don't fall off her shoulders). it's simple as pie even if you don't sew. you can buy 'converters' as well, search for 'bra keepers' or 'bra strap holders'. interesting thread, thank you for starting it! steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364544 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:28:03 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 364544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bada BING </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364541 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:19:23 +0000 MsMary 364541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh. You should see my panties... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364536 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:14:35 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 364536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, MaryK...I realize this will probably vary wildly from person to person, but it's interesting to see what people have. (Also, have to say, your bra selection colors/patterns seem SO you! lol) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364507 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:23:43 +0000 MsMary 364507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one black, two nude, one black/gray animal print, one bright magenta, one bright aqua, and one gray. All the same style, after trying on, like, every. single. style. at VS. And one nude convertible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364446 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:34:36 +0000 modgrl 364446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got little bra clips - <a href="https://www.strapperfect.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.strapperfect.com/</a><br /> I picked mine up at a CVS pharmacy. </p> <p>They convert any bra to a racerback, or you can adjust the straps to however wide apart you want. I find that this works better better because I can convert any color or type of bra to a racerback. </p> <p>I am also on team minimalist nude and black (actually black snakeskin print) with no lace or embellishment. I find that no matter how tiny and flat, the lace always finds a way to show through clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364445 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:28:40 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 364445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie...perhaps I will exchange one of the nude bras (still has tags on) for the convertible, so I have that option. Will also need to seek out a black bra as well...the associate who helped me at Nordstrom's last time was fantastic, so I should be all sorted, soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364427 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:15:44 +0000 Angie 364427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nude and black. 3 of each for every day. I have as many black as I do nude because I wear as many dark colours as I do light colours. It's a personal thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-a-good-basic-bra-wardrobe#post-364413 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:05:27 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 364413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I'm curious as to how many/what colors/styles?</p> <p>I currently have 4...1 black, one gray and two nude (with various ribbons or jacquard type lace...so not totally boring nude...but still can be worn with thin t-shirts, etc). I think I want to add one more bra that can convert to a t-back for summer tops.</p> <p>I have no need for strapless right now, or low back...I guess I'm erming and ahhing over adding another nude bra to the mix, but it does seem to work well with lighter color summer neutrals (also, the Chantal bra I'm considering has a pretty pattern on the cups).</p> <p>I'm sure that somewhere on the blog or the forum, numbers, colors and styles have been discussed, but I could only find bra fitting threads. Anyone want to share a link with me or their thoughts on any of the above? Thanks! </p>